'Kang Sang-yoon equalizer' Suwon FC did not lose 10 consecutive games against Ulsan...a one-on-one draw

Jul 05, 2024

 'Kang Sang-yoon equalizer' Suwon FC did not lose 10 consecutive games against Ulsan...a one-on-one draw
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 'Kang Sang-yoon equalizer' Suwon FC did not lose 10 consecutive games against Ulsan...a one-on-one draw
Courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Suwon FC finally escaped from the jinx, which is weak against Ulsan HD.

Suwon FC drew 1-1 with Ulsan in the 21st round of 'Hana One Q K League 1 2024' held at Suwon Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on the 5th. Suwon FC, which had lost nine consecutive games to Ulsan, brought a point against Ulsan for the first time in three years. Ulsan had to be satisfied that the gap with the No. 1 managing director Gimcheon did not widen.

Suwon FC put Ji Dong-won and Jung Seung-won ahead. Park Chul-woo, Kang Sang-yoon, Yoon Bit-garam, Trindaji, Lee Yong, Jang Young-woo, Kwon Kyung-won, Kim Tae-han, and Ahn Jun-su were selected as starters. With Son Joon-ho still waiting on the bench, Lee Seung-woo, a key striker, was removed from the game list. Andersson, who boasts fantastic chemistry with Lee Seung-woo, also started on the bench in this game.



Ulsan, which went on an expedition, selected Kang Yoon-gu, Boyanich, Ko Seung-beom, Ataru, Yoon Il-rok, Shim Sang-min, Im Jong-eun, Kim Ki-hee and Jo Hyeon-woo, with Joo Min-gyu and Um Won-sang as the starting players. Kim Min-woo, Kelvin, and Lee Kyu-sung were included in the candidate list.

From the start of the game, Ulsan took a decisive opportunity. In the second minute of the first half, Ko Seung-beom defended the ball in check and delivered it to Joo Min-kyu. Joo Min-kyu stabbed Um Won-sang, who penetrated into the back space of the defense. Um Won-sang had the perfect opportunity, but Ahn Jun-su quickly blocked the response.



 'Kang Sang-yoon equalizer' Suwon FC did not lose 10 consecutive games against Ulsan...a one-on-one draw
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Suwon FC also tried to attack. In the fifth minute of the first half, Park Chul-woo cut the ball off and advanced himself. Suwon FC's counterattack was well communicated to Lee Yong, but Lee Yong's shot was far off. Suwon FC attempted to shake Ulsan's left and right sides greatly as it continued the atmosphere.

Ulsan has a chance again at the set piece. Boyanich's kick came up sharply. Im Jong-eun and Ko Seung-beom tried to shoot one after another, but both were caught in the hand-to-hand defense. Suwon FC also created a good opportunity.Park Chul-woo received it after Yoon Bit-garam attempted the opposite conversion. Park Chul-woo's cross headed correctly to Ji Dong-won's head, but Ji Dong-won's header headed over the net.



 'Kang Sang-yoon equalizer' Suwon FC did not lose 10 consecutive games against Ulsan...a one-on-one draw
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Ulsan scored the first goal. When Ulsan's corner kick flowed backward in the 19th minute of the first half, Ko Seung-beom raised it back to the gate. At this time, Ulsan players and Kwon Kyung-won overlapped. It hit Kwon Kyung-won's head and led to an own goal. However, the score was canceled when offside was declared after VAR reading.

Suwon FC shook Ulsan with a counterattack. In the 27th minute of the first half, Jung Seung-won stabbed Park Chul-woo with a pass, and the counterattack began. Park Chul-woo boldly tried to shoot, but he couldn't head to the net.

As the mid-term passed, Ulsan-led games continued, but it failed to easily target Suwon FC. Suwon FC also found it difficult to create a meaningful scene except for the occasional counterattack. In the end, both teams finished the first half without scoring a goal.

 'Kang Sang-yoon equalizer' Suwon FC did not lose 10 consecutive games against Ulsan...a one-on-one draw
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At the start of the second half, Suwon FC strengthened its midfield by excluding Trindaji and putting Son Joon-ho in. Ulsan also added Kim Min-hyuk and Jang Si-young instead of Shim Sang-min and Kang Yoon-gu.

Suwon FC made the first shot in the second half. In the 5th minute of the second half, Kim Tae-han continued with a shot in the middle of a mixed situation from a corner kick, but headed over the net.

Ulsan's offensive tempo was revived in the second half, but its closing passes were inaccurate one after another.

Suwon FC created a perfect opportunity. In the 11th minute of the second half, Suwon FC quickly switched to counterattack. Park Chul-woo gave it to Kang Sang-yoon with a sensible pass. Kang Sang-yoon returned it to Yoon Bit-garam, but Yoon Bit-garam's shot rolled and fell into Cho Hyun-woo's arms.

 'Kang Sang-yoon equalizer' Suwon FC did not lose 10 consecutive games against Ulsan...a one-on-one draw
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In the end, Ulsan shook Suwon FC's net. Ulsan's attack began from the left. After Ataru drilled it with his personal ability, the goalkeeper scored the first goal with an unexpected shot. Immediately, Suwon FC took out Ji Dong-won and Andersson and Lee Kyu-sung entered the stadium instead of Ko Seung-beom in Ulsan.

Suwon FC tried to make a crack in Ulsan's defense through Andersson, but Ulsan did not shake. Suwon FC, who was tapping, scored an equalizer. In the 29th minute of the second half, Suwon FC's attack was made step by step from Son Joon-ho. Son Joon-ho stabbed Jung Seung-won. The game was back to square one as Kang Sang-yoon finished the ball that Jung Seung-won saved at the end of the line.

Suwon FC continued to harass Ulsan with its mobility. Ulsan also did not back down. Lee Kyu-sung's bold mid-range shot in the 40th minute of the second half led to a corner kick. In the ensuing corner kick, Kim Ki-hee jumped high and hit the head, but headed to the side of the net. Both teams were satisfied with one point without scoring the lead. Suwon FC has taken a point against Ulsan for the first time in three years since July 2021.



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